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<blockquote data-quote="bushbrother" data-source="post: 235084" data-attributes="member: 67545">Hey Everyone,I am thinking of building my first HTPC to add to my new 42&quot; LCD HDTV <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I have had a look around the forums to see what everyone suggests and wondered if anyone has sugestions on what components I should use. I already have 1TB of network storage and require the HTPC to stream 1080p content via HDMI to my TV.I love the look of the Antec Fusion V2 so found idealy want everything to fit in there.What is the minimum processor req for HD content? whats best for low W consumption?What motherboard do you sugest?Onboard HDMI out sufficient for 1080p? If not what Graphics Card?The other bits (mouse,keyboard, HD, RAM) are no problem as I have these lying around. I would idealy like to spend less than £400, is this possible?Many thanks for reading my n00bie request <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="bushbrother, post: 235084, member: 67545"] Hey Everyone, I am thinking of building my first HTPC to add to my new 42" LCD HDTV :) I have had a look around the forums to see what everyone suggests and wondered if anyone has sugestions on what components I should use. I already have 1TB of network storage and require the HTPC to stream 1080p content via HDMI to my TV. I love the look of the Antec Fusion V2 so found idealy want everything to fit in there. What is the minimum processor req for HD content? whats best for low W consumption? What motherboard do you sugest? Onboard HDMI out sufficient for 1080p? If not what Graphics Card? The other bits (mouse,keyboard, HD, RAM) are no problem as I have these lying around. I would idealy like to spend less than £400, is this possible? Many thanks for reading my n00bie request :thx: [/QUOTE]

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